Materia Medica

Agastache foeniculum anise hyssop with upright lavender flower spikes and opposite toothed leaves
Anise Hyssop (Agastache foeniculum) — Blue Giant Hyssop, Fragrant Giant Hyssop
Anise Hyssop / Blue Giant Hyssop (Agastache foeniculum) materia medica covering botanical identity, North American traditional use, culinary tea use, estragole-rich chemotypes, modern research limits, essential-oil safety, cultivation, pollinator value,... Read more...
Rooibos (Aspalathus linearis) — Red Bush, South African Red Tea
Rooibos / red bush (Aspalathus linearis) is South Africa’s naturally caffeine-free herbal tea. This full guide covers Khoi and San traditional knowledge, practical brewing, red versus green rooibos, aspalathin and other flavonoids, human research, rare safety concerns, cultivation, sustainability and ethical sourcing. Read more...